Remote Consultancy to Lead Netherlands MFA Strategic Partnership Evaluation
Introduction
CIVICUS has opened applications for an External Evaluator or Evaluation Team to conduct the end-of-phase evaluation of its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Netherlands MFA).
The consultancy will assess programme implementation between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2026, providing evidence-based recommendations to strengthen CIVICUS' future strategies and partnerships.
CIVICUS is a global civil society alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen participation, civic action, and democratic engagement worldwide. It works with organizations, activists, and networks across the globe to promote human rights, accountability, and inclusive governance.
About the Consultancy
The selected evaluator will assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, impact, and sustainability of CIVICUS programmes funded under the Netherlands MFA Power of Voices Partnerships framework.
The evaluation will cover global initiatives, including advocacy, membership networks, campaigns, solidarity initiatives, and international civil society programmes, while providing recommendations for future strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility
Details
Inception Phase
Conduct desk review and prepare inception report
Theory of Change
Validate programme Theory of Change
Data Collection
Lead mixed-methods evaluation activities
Interviews
Conduct stakeholder and key informant interviews
Surveys
Design and administer evaluation surveys
Analysis
Perform outcome harvesting and contribution analysis
Case Studies
Develop evidence-based case studies
Reporting
Prepare draft and final evaluation reports
Presentation
Deliver executive summary and presentation deck
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Education
Relevant qualifications in Evaluation, Development, Governance or related fields
Experience
Proven experience evaluating international civil society programmes
Sector Expertise
Civil Society, Democracy, Governance, Human Rights
Individual evaluators or multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
What is the consultancy duration?
July 2026 to January 2027.
What evaluation frameworks are preferred?
OECD/DAC and IOB Evaluation Quality Criteria.
What is the application deadline?
13 July 2026.
CareerFlora Expert Insight
The CIVICUS External Evaluator Consultancy 2026 is an excellent opportunity for experienced monitoring and evaluation professionals working in international development, governance, civil society, and human rights. Since the assignment involves evaluating a major global partnership and influencing future strategy, applicants with strong international evaluation experience should apply as early as possible.
